Starborn: the Shadow Monarch

A saga of awakening beyond time…Istanbul is not just a bridge between two continents, but a threshold where the visible intersects with the invisible. In the heart of this city, the Grand Bazaar hosts secrets thousands of years old. For archaeologist Kael Altan, this bazaar is more than a dusty labyrinth; it is a sanctuary where he can hear the whispers of history.When Kael touches a mysterious clay tablet, he unknowingly breaks the seal on an ancient war. The balance between the Starborn—the guardians of the universe—and the Shadow Monarch, Zakar, is shattered.Now, with the “Echoes of the Void” hunting him down, Kael must team up with the Guardians to find the Ancient Stones before darkness swallows the world. From the underground cities of Cappadocia to the depths of the Aegean Sea, and finally to the icy peaks of Mount Ararat, a relentless journey awaits.Will Kael embrace the light within, or will he succumb to the shadow that shares his bloodline?Starborn: The Shadow Monarch combines the rich mythology of Anatolia with a pulse-pounding contemporary fantasy adventure.